Jonathan Roumie Promotes ‘The Chosen’ Series On Amazon Prime Video

Jonathan Roumie, known for his portrayal of Jesus in the hit biblical drama series “The Chosen,” has been recently tagged in an Instagram post of Amazon MGM Studios to announce the show’s availability on a major streaming platform.

The Studio’s latest post shared an image of the actor as ‘Jesus’ with a caption stating, “Definitely not a rooster. #TheChosen is now streaming on @primevideo.” The image shows Roumie in a promotional shot for the series. The ‘rooster’ reference in the caption hints towards the events leading to Jesus’ Crucifixion.

The post marks an important milestone for the faith-based series as it expands its reach through Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service, potentially introducing the popular drama to millions of new viewers worldwide.

“The Chosen” has built a remarkable following since its debut, starting as an independently produced series funded largely through crowdfunding efforts. The show, which depicts the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples in a historically and culturally contextual way, has garnered critical acclaim for its production quality and storytelling approach.

With the move to Prime Video, the series, which has already completed five seasons, can now reach a broader audience beyond its original viewing platforms. This transition represents a significant step in the show’s distribution strategy.

Jonathan Roumie, the American actor of Egyptian and Irish descent, has become widely recognized for his portrayal of Jesus in “The Chosen.” Before landing his breakthrough role in “The Chosen,” Roumie worked on numerous projects, including voice acting for the animated series “Celebrity Deathmatch” on MTV. In fact, Roumie recently showcased his impressions of Marlon Brando, Ray Romano, and Bob Dylan during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” demonstrating the versatility that preceded his current fame.

Roumie’s Catholic faith has been a significant aspect of his public persona, particularly as he portrays one of history’s most influential religious figures. His social media presence often reflects his personal faith journey alongside his professional work.

While fans can now stream the existing seasons on Prime Video, production for Season 6 of “The Chosen” is already in progress.

“The Chosen” has distinguished itself in the entertainment landscape as a faith-based production that has crossed over to mainstream success. Season 5 recently had a theatrical release before making its way to streaming platforms, showing the series’ expanding distribution approach. Creator Dallas Jenkins has consistently emphasized the series’ commitment to making the stories of the Bible accessible while maintaining respect for the source material.

With all seasons now available for streaming on Prime Video, as announced in Roumie’s recent post, “The Chosen” enters a new phase of its journey, potentially reaching viewers who may not have sought out faith-based content through other channels.

For fans of the series and Roumie’s portrayal, the post showcases the announcement of the show’s streaming availability and a lighthearted moment of connection with the audience of the series as the production of Season 6 continues.

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Jonathan Roumie has also appeared in various television shows such as 'The Mindy Project' and 'Castle.'

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